grindstone

grind·stone | \ ˈgrīn(d)-ˌstōn

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Definition of grindstone

1 : millstone sense 1

2 : a flat circular stone of natural sandstone that revolves on an axle and is used for grinding, shaping, or smoothing

Examples of grindstone in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Immanuel Quickley has been known to put his nose to the grindstone and overcome any challenge that comes his way. — Kyle J. Andrews, baltimoresun.com, "Former John Carroll star Immanuel Quickley selected No. 25 overall in NBA draft, headed to Knicks," 18 Nov. 2020 Tara Smith is a nose-to-the-grindstone high school student with strict parents. — Andrew A. Smith Tribune News Service, Star Tribune, "From Kent State to fiery aliens: 4 new must-read graphic novels," 14 Sep. 2020 Tara Smith is a nose-to-the-grindstone high school student with strict parents. — Andrew A. Smith Tribune News Service, Star Tribune, "From Kent State to fiery aliens: 4 new must-read graphic novels," 14 Sep. 2020 Tara Smith is a nose-to-the-grindstone high school student with strict parents. — Andrew A. Smith Tribune News Service, Star Tribune, "From Kent State to fiery aliens: 4 new must-read graphic novels," 14 Sep. 2020 Keep your nose pressed firmly to the grindstone as the next four to five weeks unfold. — Tribune Content Agency, oregonlive, "Horoscope for Oct. 20, 2020: Happy birthday John Krasinski; Cancer, stick to your plan," 20 Oct. 2020 Tara Smith is a nose-to-the-grindstone high school student with strict parents. — Andrew A. Smith Tribune News Service, Star Tribune, "From Kent State to fiery aliens: 4 new must-read graphic novels," 14 Sep. 2020 Tara Smith is a nose-to-the-grindstone high school student with strict parents. — Andrew A. Smith Tribune News Service, Star Tribune, "From Kent State to fiery aliens: 4 new must-read graphic novels," 14 Sep. 2020 Tara Smith is a nose-to-the-grindstone high school student with strict parents. — Andrew A. Smith Tribune News Service, Star Tribune, "From Kent State to fiery aliens: 4 new must-read graphic novels," 14 Sep. 2020

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grind to a halt

grin from ear to ear

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Last Updated

2 Dec 2020

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“Grindstone.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/grindstone. Accessed 21 Jan. 2021.

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